Located on Nosy Ankao island, guests are greeted with a bird's
eye view of Miavana as they arrive by helicopter. The hotel sports
all the usual suspects of private island living; swaying palm
trees, wild beaches, world-class diving and hidden lagoons.

There are only 14 one, two and three bedroom villas dotted
around the island, built in fairy tale-style fortresses, featuring
floor to ceiling windows to take in panoramic sea views. All villas
also feature a private pool.

The impressive main village comprises high stone walls
surrounding an infinity pool, an open-air pavilion and moat. Head
to the rooftop bar for sundowners over sublime horizon views, then
dine in the beach pizzeria or Italian indoor grotto and cellar. Be
sure to visit the lodge's "chamber of curiosities", housing some
weird and spectacular artefacts salvaged from around the island
(from 17th century canons to astonishing butterfly
collections).

Why we love it

Miavana aims to protect and conserve the island's incredible
natural resources, resulting in a fascinating adventure for the
most intrepid explorer - from white, wild beaches to its thick
jungle teeming with wildlife.